2000 Ford TS-50 vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,989 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford TS-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford TS-50 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford TS-50 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford TS-50 weights approximately 348 kg more than 1956 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford TS-50 (175 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TS-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia. 2000 Ford TS-50 has automatic transmission and 1956 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1956 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TS-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford TS-50 | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | TS-50 | Appia |
Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 78 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 860 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |